Kraft Recalls 6.5 Million Boxes of Macaroni & Cheese

by Michelle Stein on March 18, 2015

Michelle Stein

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Calling all parents: Stop what you're doing and check your pantry for potentially contaminated boxes of a kid favorite!

Kraft has voluntarily recalled 242,000 cases (about 6.5 million boxes) of original flavor macaroni and cheese due to the risk of them containing small pieces of metal.

The boxes have "best when used by" dates ranging from Sept. 18, 2015 through Oct. 11, 2015 and are marked with the code "C2" directly below the date. The recalled boxes were shipped to customers in the U.S. Puerto Rico and several other countries. These are the only product configurations that are included in the recall:

7.25 oz. box, Original flavor

3-pack box of those 7.25 oz. boxes, Original flavor

4-pack shrink-wrap of those 7.25 oz. boxes, Original flavor

5-pack shrink-wrap of those 7.25 oz. boxes, Original flavor

Kraft has received eight consumer contacts about this product from the impacted line within this range of code dates, however, no injuries have been reported.

Consumers who purchased product included in the recall should not eat it. Instead, Kraft advises them to return it to the store where it was purchased for either an exchange or a full refund. Consumers may also choose to contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations at 1-800-816-9432 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) for a full refund.

Whether you have small children, or simply hold a special place in your heart for the warm, gooey goodness of cheesy pasta, Kraft macaroni and cheese is a household staple for millions in the United States. If you have any original flavor boxes in your pantry, it's worth making sure you're in the clear.

What do you think of this recall? Are any of your boxes included in the recall? Share below in the comments section!

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